Stories
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The blight of the ballooning blood vessels
In 1817 an emergency operation on a London porter was hailed a ‘success’ despite the patient’s swift demise. Find out how this case became a landmark in vascular surgery.
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We need less ‘sickle cell warriors’ and more allies
Rejecting the epithet “warrior”, Cheryl Telfer describes the pervasive effect sickle cell disease has on her life, and calls for more people to donate blood to help sicklers.
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How can I stop fainting?
Fed up with the faints that bolstered her fragile young snowflake image, Gwen Smith sought expert medical help to keep her upright in trying situations.
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Confusion, guilt, and the battle to breastfeed
Most new mums are told that breast is best. But breastfeeding doesn’t always come as easily or naturally as you might imagine.
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Five ornate German drinking vessels. Engraving by F. Fairholt, 19th century, after himself.
Fairholt, F. W. (Frederick William), 1814-1866.Reference: 25769i- Pictures
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Twenty two ancient drinking vessels from an exhibition. Wood-engraving, c. 1873, after J. T. Balcomb.
Balcomb, J. T.Date: 25 October 1873Reference: 25734i- Books
Black jacks and leather bottells : being some account of leather drinking vessels in England and incidentally of other ancient vessels / by Oliver Baker ... with numerous illustrations by the author.
Baker, Oliver, 1856-1939.Date: [1921]- Books
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Improvements in electric drinking vessels / [Frederick William Flint].
Flint, Frederick William.Date: 1889- Pictures
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Tin-founders and pewterers making jugs, drinking vessels etc. Woodcut by J. Amman.
Amman, Jost, 1539-1591.Date: [1568]Reference: 34932i